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Winter in Montana is a serious thing. When you get as much snow as we have so far this year, we all need to relax a little bit about what time your neighbors shovel or snow blow their property. It's important, but flexibility is needed.

There's not one county in Montana that doesn't have a weather alert of some sort for Monday and/or Tuesday. Several inches of more snow is expected to fall across the state, with gusty winds - making for low visibility and dangerous wind chill factors.

Where do you find the best dive bars in Montana? All over the state, really. If you've never taken a tour of Montana, we've put together a gallery of pictures of some of the most important bars across the land. Bars in small communities are important.

We love a good BLT sandwich and thought it appropriate to build a list of some of the best BLTs you can find in Montana. Bacon, lettuce, and tomato - and perhaps a little deli meat or some avocado. It all depends if you're a traditionalist or prefer some BLT extras.

Can a band be thoughtful, joyful, deep, and hypnotic all at the same time? Yes, if you're Blind Pilot. This group is much more than the 'folk/pop' label often used to describe them. It's best to see them live then walk out a bit of a changed person. They're coming to Bozeman, so you're in luck.

Local women or newbie ladies, there's a ton of wonderful groups you can join to share your love of the outdoors. Montana has so much to offer everyone, but sometimes you just want to hang with the girls. No problem. Your passion is shared by thousands, so let's explore some of the best groups for women.

Montanans love to get creative with their license plates. Also known as vanity plates, these license plates are either smart, witty, funny, or a combination of all three. There's also an easy way to look up license plates in Montana which comes in handy.

Camping in Montana is practically a birthright. There are few Montanans who don't enjoy the Great Outdoors and spend as much time as possible outside - often camping with friends and family. But positive experiences on Montana's public and private recreation areas seems to be waning.

Finding good vegan food isn't just for vegans - it's about being able to go out to eat with all of your friends and family without having to compromise anyone's meal. Montana has come a long way in the vegetarian and vegan cooking department, and the Bozeman area is one of the best places to start.

The only constant is change, as it's said. Bozeman's change over the years is striking for those people who have been here for many years. Some change has been for the better, while the drastic change in the landscape and 'town feel' has been hard for many folks.

Why aren't there more 'big box' and larger chain stores in Montana's fastest growing small towns? Suburbs such as Belgrade, Montana used to be bedroom communities to larger towns like Bozeman. Now, they're booming little cities that need more retail...maybe.

The price of a dozen eggs is skyrocketing in Montana, and across the entire United States. Anyone who has been in a grocery store in recent months has noticed strikingly high prices and/or shortage notices. Grocery store apps even have an 'egg shortage' notice when you open them.